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Alan Nguyen earned his Private pilot certificate on July 17, 2014. To obtain his Private certificate, Alan passed an oral and a flight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration designated flight examiner. Alan is enrolled in the Aviation Technology: Professional Pilot Program at the University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. The laboratory portion of the Professional Pilot Program is taught at the Clermont County Airport.

Alan is the son of Tammy Nguyen of Amelia, OH. When Alan completes the two-year program through the University of Cincinnati - Clermont College, he will have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Commercial pilot certificate.

For more information about professional pilot training in the Professional Pilot Program at the University of Cincinnati - Clermont College, visit www.ucclermont.edu or call 513.732.5200.

Alan (pictured on the right) with instructor Aaron Forte immediately following his Private checkride.